Accelerated silicosis in sandblasters: Pathology, mineralogy, and clinical correlates.

Judith A CrawfordSoma SanyalBryan R BurnettStephen L WiesenfeldJerrold L Abraham

Published in: American journal of industrial medicine (2024)

Accelerated silicosis may present with a normal CXR despite significant histopathology. Multivariable analyses showed silica, and not other particles, is the driver of observed radiologic, physiologic, and histologic outcomes. Eliminating this preventable disease requires higher physician, public health, and societal awareness.

Keyphrases

public health
pulmonary fibrosis
primary care
emergency department
adverse drug
global health
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
drug induced